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MarkDaSpark wrote:No one has really responded to my post about that, other than asking about Sattui.

I asked about Sattui, MPM, & Prager. I also mentioned about a place in Calistoga where they had a tasting room for multiple wineries, but no one responded if they were still there.

Chateau Montelena is up in Calistoga too. Maybe there after VA?

I'm still tempted to try to make it to Biale before heading up to VA. It's about an hour to there, and then 45 min to VA. So if I can get out of the HI around 9:30 ...

Our plan is to hit Biale first and then drop our stuff. Probably could get to VA by 12:30 or 1. Other option up by VA would be Madrigal. They have been making PS for a long time and I have enjoyed several vintages from the 90's.

I am cool with trying out MPM, never heard of them before but always fun to try something new.

I am also thinking we may get some ideas on Friday night from chatting it up with folks too.

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CAGrl wrote:Not sure about tasting room in Calistoga. Sattui would be a good place to grab something since they have the outdoor benches and food at their tasting room, if I remember correctly.

Cal-Mart in Calistoga has great sandwiches, if you remember.

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random122 wrote:Hoping to make a visit to Corison at some point, but free to try anything else the rest of the day depending on what the group is doing.

We've gone to Corison in years past, and zTimBz bought out their stock during the RPM Vets tour during the Summer.

They are always great, but it would have to be a morning stop, since we're hitting the VA Barrel Tasting.

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trifecta wrote:This sounds like a good plan. Any word from Lucas? I know that Julia doesn't work the TR on Sunday's anymore, so we'll kinda have the newbie. I will make sure to pack a bottle for the Fig.

We may hit up the Hawley tasting room in downtown Healdsburg after Teldeschi. I have wine to pick up. After that we will either meet up at Ty or Wellington depending on the time.

I heard from Lucas, and he will be busy with his fiancee's family this Sunday, but his email indicated that Julia would take care of us on Sunday. ???

He's supposed to email me back with more info tomorrow, so I will post it tomorrow night (since I will be on the road with RJ most of tomorrow).

And we might see you at Biale on Saturday, if I get moving early enough!

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mommadeb1 wrote:is everyone else ok with me bringing the vase as the Hostess gift? It a big/beautiful vase... don't want to lug it if people are not in agreement.... that will be my contribution

edit: and I am not bringing wine with me... correct?

I think that would be perfect! And no, you don't need to bring wine with you then.

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nealkb wrote:If you want really-really good and quick Mexican, check out La Luna Market. Its right off of 29 and Rutherford Rd.

I'm from LA ...

... as in I can get really great and quick Mexican here.

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bsevern wrote:I'm not 100% sure on the plan for Saturday? Could someone post the itinerary for Saturday, or is everyone doing their own thing in the AM and meeting at VS for lunch?

It is varied. For us and I believe Sparky, VA won't be until later in the day. CAgrl is the only one who has mentioned being at VA by 11am. There may be others who can get up that early (2 hr drive from HI).

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mewalk707 wrote:Or... skip Biale and get to VA earlier and i'll meet you there

You meeting us on Sunday at all?

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random122 wrote:Tass and I will be hitting Corison at 10:15 and meeting everyone at VA afterwards. I'm not sure if I missed this, but do we need to make reservations at any of these places?

For our larger groups, I've tried to let them know. But for just two, you should be okay at Corison.

Lucas got back to me, and Jayson will be in the Tasting Room on Sunday, but he might be able to swing by as well.

Ty will drop by his tasting room on Sunday for us as well (3:00 planned).

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Teldeschi is at tonight's D&D pouring a vertical of somewhat aged PS, so say hi and let him know you'll see him on Sunday.

He's looking forward to Sunday as well.

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